Problem Skin > Oxy Problem Skin

Advantages: Actually works!
Disadvantages: Pricey (like all spot stuff), can irritate sometimes

Having had spots since around age 13 (it sucks) I've always been looking for effective washes and creams. I must have used around 3 or 4 different creams, and I eventually came across this one, and only bought it because I hadn't tried it. Followed instructions (use twice a day) and after a few days, spots were much better! Apparently some people experience irritation or dehydration, but I was fine. I was intrigued enough to look up how this product ...
...action. Mainly, it dissolves keratin, the material which blocks pores in the first place and causes spots, and secondly it kills bacteria. So you should be aware that putting it on a spot won't really have much effect, however it is very good at making sure you don't get any more appearing. Price wise this is a little pricey, but all spot products are, and I'd definitely say it's worth it. If you use it properly, it should last you a couple of weeks ... Read review

Advantages: mmmmm....could maybe work
Disadvantages: doesn't work

...teens do!! A friend recommended Oxy Blackout nose strips to me and so I gave them ago, to be honest i wish I'd never spent that amount of money of something in my opinion doesn't even work. The strips come in a blue box with a flip open lid, there are 32 strips in a box which last a long time depending obviously on how often you use them!! In the box also to help apply the strips there is a funny looking pot of alcohol type stuff with some other ...
...only with delicate skin types. I find after using the Oxy Blackout strips my nose feels hard and dry too. I'm certainly never going to buy them again I'd much rather just use good old saop and water which i think works better anyway and is much cheaper!!!!! ... Read review

Advantages: Gets rid of spots and acne,
Disadvantages: Expensive

...the counter spot creams is Oxy benzoyl Peroxide lotion. It comes in two strengths 5 which is known as regular strength and 10 which is obviously known as Strong strength. I first used Oxy 5 a few weeks ago and although it is known as regular strength it’s a lot stronger than other spot creams that aren’t behind the counter. To use, you cleanse your face with a “deep cleansing” cream wash, Lol and then you rub it into each spot. The first time you ...
...and night. For me Oxy 5 worked brilliantly and its cleared up my face and got rid of most of my spots. However as with all of these spot creams they work for some people and don’t work for others. Which is why you should mix and match between all of the different spots creams, even those behind the counter. And once you find one that works for you, keep using that one and stick to it. Oxy 5 is 5% benzoyl peroxide and it also contains cetyl alcohol ... Read review

Advantages: The only thing that works...
Disadvantages: Don't follow their instructions

...work. I had tried OXY Clearout cream before. I found, like the previous reviewer, that when applied as directed, it dried my skin and seemed to have little benefit. At last (in tears and desperation) I tried applying it only when a spot erupted - and dabbing it liberally and directly onto the spot. The cream dries and crusts on the skin (so it's best to apply it at night) but this is the whole point. It absorbs the fluid (all right, pus) from within ...
...the contents of a spot. OXY cream is also antibacterial, which helps to fight the infection at the root of the spot. I went into Boots the other day - and found that the OXY range had been restyled. And - horrors - I couldn't find the cream anywhere. I seriously hope that it has not been discontinued, as I may have to travel the globe in search of a suitable replacement amonst all the useless gels. It doesn't stop me getting spots. It doesn't make ... Read review

Advantages: really does do what it promises
Disadvantages: none

...found these little patches called oxy dots which promised to help heal blemishes. They cost £2.72 for 24 patches which I thought was quite reasonable. The directions say to apply a patch to the affected area when you have washed your face and for best results to leave on overnight. I made sure my face was clean and free of all grease as the patch would not stick if there were any cream on my skin. The patch was fiddly to remove from it's packaging ...
...a definite knack to it, but once applied, stayed in place very well. As a bonus, the slightly opaque patch reduced the appearance of the redness which made me feel better! This particular spot was painful and would not come to a head. I left the patch on overnight and it had drawn the spot by the morning without any painful sensations. In fact, I could not tell that the patch was there. I was very impressed with how quickly it had started to work ... Read review